gavage

ga·vage

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Definitions of gavage word

noun gavage forced feeding, as by a flexible tube and a force pump. 1
noun gavage The administration of food or drugs by force, especially to an animal, typically through a tube leading down the throat to the stomach. 1
noun gavage forced feeding by means of a tube inserted into the stomach through the mouth 0
noun gavage the administration of liquids through a stomach tube, as in forced feeding 0
noun gavage A process of force-feeding a goose for foie gras. 0
noun gavage A process of force-feeding cattle for veal. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < French, equivalent to gav(er) to stuff (Old French (dial.) gave gullet, throat) + -age -age

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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